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Tenn. Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning during a boisterous rally that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers.(Photo: THE LEAF-CHRONICLE/GREG WILLIAMSON)Buy Photo

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Boisterous students cheered as Gov. Bill Haslam entered the Hazelwood Elementary gymnasium Thursday morning to announce that the Clarksville school is one of four in the district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers.

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Hazelwood Elementary Principal Jessica Harris, left, Tenn. Gov. Bill Haslam slap hands with students during a pep rally Thursday morning. State Rep. Curtis Johnson, right, follows behind. The Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. THE LEAF-CHRONICLE/GREG WILLIAMSON

Tenn. Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning during a boisterous rally that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. THE LEAF-CHRONICLE/GREG WILLIAMSON

Tenn. Gov. Bill Haslam, left, visits with Hazelwood Elementary current Principal Jessica Harris and last years principal Mason Bellamy THursday morning. The Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. THE LEAF-CHRONICLE/GREG WILLIAMSON

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

Gov. Bill Haslam announced at Hazelwood Elementary Thursday morning that the Clarksville school is one of four in the local district to make the state's list of top TCAP performers. Hazelwood had the distinction of making that list in two ways: for both performance and progress. Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle

This year's list recognizes 67 schools for overall academic achievement and 84 schools for annual value-added growth. The list also named 17 schools that earned both designations, rising to the top 5 percent for annual value-added growth while also ranking in the state's top 5 percent for overall achievement, according to a TDOE news release.

These 10 percent of schools receive recognition for their success, and the department interviewed the 2013 Reward Schools to compile best practices for schools across the state. "Learning From The Best: Promising Practices from Tennessee's 2013 Reward Schools" identifies themes and promising practices in leadership, instruction, and school climate. You can the report online at http://tn.gov/education/data/doc/learning_from_reward_schools.pdf.

"We believe there are many lessons to be learned from these top performing schools. Every student deserves a school where they will be supported and challenged, and we are excited to share best practices that have proven successful," Huffman said. "Because our accountability system recognizes growth and different starting points, we have enormous diversity in our Reward Schools."

Harris explained that where they go from here, as they have a plan to increase a planning component within grade levels and grade assessments. We have good teachers with curriculum guides that tell us what to do. We just need to hone in on those practices through a real strategic planning process when everyone is collaborative, that will take us to the next level" Harris said.

For a list of all the Reward Schools, go to www.tn.gov/education/data/accountability/schools_2014.shtml